US Bridges

CR 70W over Prairie Creek

Good

Fountain County, Indiana · 00.10 N of JCT SR 32 · Structure no. 2300062

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70W over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 70W over Prairie Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 70W
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.10 N of JCT SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyFountain County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04038, -87.27606
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 70W over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70W over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does CR 70W over Prairie Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 70W over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70W over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.